Job description About you:You’re passionate about health, wellbeing and creating memorable experiences for your community. With a talent for organisation and a keen eye for detail, you know how to build programmes that engage, inspire and motivate people of all ages and abilities. You’re confident working with staff, managing schedules, and ensuring programmes run smoothly from concept to delivery. You thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy working collaboratively. About the role:
We’re looking for a a Activity Programme Co-ordinator to lead the creation, implementation and staffing of our Group Exercise programmes across Exeter City Council’s leisure portfolio. This includes—but is not limited to—fitness activities, group exercise, swimming lessons, and a range of events.
In this role, you will:
Develop, implement and continuously improve customer-focused programmes across all Exeter Leisure facilities.
Oversee the delivery of high-quality group exercise sessions and events that retain current members and attract new ones.
Manage and coordinate sessional staff and instructors, including rota creation and day-to-day support.
Design timetables that maximise participation and ensure programmes complement each other across sites.
Secure suitable spaces, ensure capacity requirements are met, and complete risk assessments for all activity areas.
Work closely with our Marketing team to plan and deliver targeted promotional campaigns.
Support the wider objectives of the Council through programme innovation and community engagement.
Contribute to broader Culture, Leisure & Tourism duties as required, including project work, internal rotation and absence cover.
This is a role for someone who loves bringing ideas to life, thrives on variety, and wants to make a meaningful impact on community wellbeing. About the team:
You’ll be joining a motivated and forward-thinking team within Exeter City Council’s Leisure & Culture Directorate. We are passionate about delivering outstanding leisure experiences and continuously improving the way our communities stay active, connected and inspired. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work—supporting each other to deliver programmes that reflect Exeter’s ambition to be a healthier, happier and more active city.
You’ll work closely with instructors, operational teams, marketing colleagues to deliver programmes across our centres.
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